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Minutes of Library Board of Trustees Meeting
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February 21, 2024 N ,EIS 0
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Attendance: Jean Mallon (Chair), Debbie Gordy, Charlie Cullinan, Kat?014o0,@E�r1d1Cai 0)441
Coyne, Library Director. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jean Mallon at 5:36.
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Secretary's Report: The Minutes of the January meeting were reviewed! 3e�ab'it�ade#lie
motion to accept the January minutes; seconded by Kate and approved unanimously with one
abstention as Charlie did not attend the January meeting.
Treasurer's Report: Treasurer's report submitted through the end of January. Debbie made the
motion to approve, Kate seconded and it was unanimously approved.
Librarians' Reports: The librarians reports were reviewed and the Board requested that
Catherine compliment the staff on their report preparation, Participation in December programs
was excellent. There are two candidates for the position of Teen Librarian, one of whom has
significant experience working with teens. She is currently an adjunct professor at Boston
University. If hours can be agreed upon, an offer will be made pendingreference checks. The
Children's Room is going great. The Friends of the Library are increasing their visibility on
Facebook in order to generate more interest.
Correspondence: A letter from a non-resident was received complimenting the library
environment, staff and services.
Action Plan: No questions at this time
Old Business
Catherine brought the updated personnel manual to the library staff and they requested two
changes to which Catherine agreed. The revision would be as follows:
Employees working 4 hours or more receive one 20 minute break
Employees working 5 or 6 hours receive.a 30 minute meal break
Employees working 7 hours receive a 30 minute meal break plus a 15 minute rest break
Charlie made a motion to approve this change, Debbie seconded and it was approved
unanimously.
New Business:
Any extra library closures not listed under Holidays must be voted on. The following dates were
voted on for 2024:
Saturday, August 31st ( Closed Saturday of Labor Day weekend)
Wednesday, November 27th - Close at 5 PM (Day before Thanksgiving)
Tuesday, December 24th - Close at Noon ( Day before Christmas)
Tuesday, December 31 st - Close at 3 PM ( New Years Eve)
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Motion made by Debbie, seconded by Kate and unanimously approved.
Discussion:
Review of teen librarian job description
Discussion of holding a children's story evening at night to replace another evening program
with zero attendance. Catherine to pass on suggestions.
CFO taking $20,600 from our budget. Going below that could put our accreditation in jeopardy.
Adjournment: A motion was made by Jean to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m.; seconded by
Kate. Motion unanimous.
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 13 at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Gordy, Library Trustee
The foregoing minutes were approved at the March 13, 2024
meeting of the Mansfield Board of Library Trustees.
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